1808 Capped Bust Half Dollars : 8 Over 7

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

One major variety is the 1808/7 Capped Bust Half Dollar Overdate Error. This variety features an 1808 date struck over an 1807 date which resulted in parts of the underlying "7" being seen within and around the last "8" in the date. These features are depicted by the arrows in the example image above.

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
$138	$233	$328	$513	$944	$1,893	$6,272	$12,167	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar (8 Over 7 Variety) is Worth $233 in Average Condition and can be Worth $6,272 to $12,167 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $21.46